On board the County class guided missile destroyer London (1961) alongside the fitting out berth at the Neptune works of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd at Wallsend-on-Tyne. In A gun bay between 24 and 34 stations on 2 deck.

On board the County class guided missile destroyer London (1961) alongside the fitting out berth at the Neptune Works of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd at Wallsend-on-Tyne. The ship is berthed starboard side to the quay. The photographer is in A gun bay between 24 and 34 stations on 2 deck. A Cocksedge & Co Ltd ammunition hoist unit, a motor starter panel, an electric motor, a rectifier and two ready use cartridge lockers are against the outer bulkhead. The central support is on the left with the loading rails encircling it.

Object Details

ID: N68769
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: London (1961)
Date made: Before 14 November 1963
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London